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Every recipe in the index that is on the table in thirty minutes or less.
5,051 recipes
Thin, frothy and quietly salty, this yogurt drink cools a spicy meal the way a breeze cools a porch.
Main ingredient: yogurt
Pairs well with: khichdi, parathas, chana masala
HB-18732 · Hand-built original
Cornflakes, almonds, cashews and pecans toasted in oil and tossed twice with a chaat masala, cayenne and sugar seasoning. Hot, tangy and very hard to stop eating.
Main ingredient: masala
HB-18399 · Hand-built original
Masala chai made the slow way — whole spices simmered first, black tea steeped in the spiced water, then milk warmed through for a latte finish.
Main ingredient: black tea
Pairs well with: samosas, banana bread, oatmeal cookies
HB-18723 · Hand-built original
A warm homemade blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and other baking spices for cakes, cookies, coffee and tea.
Main ingredient: cinnamon
Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal
HB-13049 · Hand-built original
Chakrey
Main ingredient: couscous
HB-0442 · Hand-built original
A five-minute blended vinaigrette of champagne vinegar, orange juice, shallot and Dijon mustard, sweetened with maple syrup and emulsified with olive oil.
Main ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-6355 · Hand-built original
Chapagetti noodles are stir-fried gan-jjajang style with pork loin, cabbage and onion in soy and oyster sauce, using reserved noodle water to loosen the sauce. Cucumber and boiled egg top the glossy noodles if using them.
Main ingredient: instant noodles
Pairs well with: pickled radish, kimchi, pickled onions, fried egg
HB-16851 · Hand-built original
Malaysian wok noodles: wide rice noodles toss over fierce heat with prawns, Chinese sausage, fish cake, bean sprouts and garlic chives, scrambled egg and a dark, sweet soy sauce mixture.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-6359 · Hand-built original
A layered jar parfait of overnight matcha chia pudding, dairy-free yogurt, granola and a blended frozen banana, charcoal and black sesame nice cream, topped with fresh berries.
Main ingredient: banana
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9513 · Hand-built original
Avocado oil chips layered with arugula, torn burrata, prosciutto and caviar, finished with lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11314 · Hand-built original
Individual clear cups layered with nuts and olives and filled with skewers of cured meats, cheeses, fruit, pickles and cherry tomatoes — party food with no board required.
Main ingredient: salami
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13057 · Hand-built original
A quick Italian side of chard wilted in a pan with garlic, olive oil and dried chili, ready in minutes to sit alongside any main course.
Main ingredient: fine salt to taste
HB-17645 · Hand-built original
A room-temperature farro salad tossed in lemon and olive oil with herbs, arugula, tomatoes, radish, pistachios and shaved Parmesan.
Main ingredient: farro
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup
HB-5443 · Hand-built original
Boiled corn cobs are charred over a flame and brushed with a mango chutney and chilli butter, finished with lime, chaat masala, spring onion and coriander.
Main ingredient: cobs
HB-17958 · Hand-built original
Avocados, plum tomatoes, scallions and a jalapeño are charred on the grill, then chopped and folded with lime juice, garlic and cilantro into a smoky guacamole finished with Cotija and tortilla chips.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo
HB-6363 · Hand-built original
Charred wide noodles with beef and Chinese broccoli in a dark, caramel-sweet soy sauce.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: spring rolls, tom yum soup, chilli vinegar
HB-5787 · Hand-built original
Silky steamed egg custard hiding prawns, chicken and shiitake, eaten warm with a spoon.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: steamed rice, pickles, miso soup
HB-5591 · Hand-built original
Crisp baguette shells filled with a quiche-like egg custard, bacon and cheddar — crunchy outside, soft and savoury in the middle.
Main ingredient: bacon
Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast
HB-13287 · Hand-built original
A crusty loaf cut into a diamond grid, stuffed with mozzarella and garlic butter, then baked in foil until the cheese pulls apart in strands.
Main ingredient: vienna
HB-6375 · Hand-built original
Small savoury pancakes loaded with cheddar, ham and scallions, served warm with sour cream.
Main ingredient: ham
Pairs well with: tomato relish, green salad, fried eggs
HB-4856 · Hand-built original
A rolled omelet wrapped around seaweed-rolled spinach and cheese, seasoned with tuna extract. Slicing reveals a green-and-yellow spiral in every piece.
Main ingredient: spinach
Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish
HB-16909 · Hand-built original
A classic two-cheese fondue of Emmental and Gruyère melted into dry white wine with a kirsch and cornstarch liaison, started with a rub of garlic. Made for a pot in the middle of the table.
Main ingredient: crosswise
HB-18391 · Hand-built original
Slow-cooked grits enriched with butter and cheddar — the bowl every Cajun sauce wants to sit on.
Main ingredient: grits
Pairs well with: shrimp, grillades, blackened fish
HB-5753 · Hand-built original
Bite-size chilled cheese balls in two fillings — cream cheese and a feta-goat's cheese mix — rolled in parmesan, walnuts, cranberries or herbs.
Main ingredient: cream cheese
HB-13296 · Hand-built original
A one-pot macaroni and beef casserole in a tomato and chicken broth sauce with corn, finished with melted cheddar and mozzarella.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6383 · Hand-built original
A hot skillet dip of seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and dill relish melted together with Velveeta and cream cheese, topped like a cheeseburger with lettuce, grilled onions and cherry tomatoes.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-6384 · Hand-built original
Bite-size beef meatballs topped with melted processed cheese and gherkin, served warm with ketchup.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-3369 · Hand-built original
All the flavors of a cheeseburger, no bun required! This cheesy, savory cheeseburger rice comes together fast and is a hit with the whole family.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-2782 · Hand-built original
This cheeseburger is topped with homemade Westcombe cheddar burger cheese and caramelised onions, with crisp triple-cooked beef dripping chips and beef salt on the side.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0454 · Hand-built original
Beef patties cooked fast in a smoking-hot skillet or on a grill, topped with cheese as they flip and stacked in toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion and gherkins.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-6385 · Hand-built original
Two large chocolate cookies made from a small batch of cocoa dough, each wrapped around a ball of sweetened cream cheese and baked until just set.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-6386 · Hand-built original
Fresh strawberries hollowed and piped full of sweet vanilla cream cheese, topped with graham cracker crumbs for a bite-size party dessert.
Main ingredient: powdered sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13305 · Hand-built original
Egg roll wrappers wrapped around thinly sliced ribeye sautéed with onion and bell peppers and two cheeses, sealed with egg wash and fried until golden.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9204 · Hand-built original
Fontina and fried shallots make this diner-style omelet perfectly acceptable dinner fare.
Main ingredient: large shallot
HB-0455 · Hand-built original
Chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella and asparagus, rubbed with a sweet-spiced seasoning, seared and finished in the oven.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13306 · Hand-built original
Cylinders of furikake and seaweed rice wrapped in cheese and bacon, pan-fried on all sides and brushed with a sweet soy glaze.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-10579 · Hand-built original
Tender asparagus baked in cream under a bubbling blanket of Monterey cheese and parmesan — a simple, rich side dish.
Main ingredient: cream
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13307 · Hand-built original
Orzo baked in marinara sauce with wilted spinach and basil under mozzarella and Parmesan until the cheese browns in spots.
Main ingredient: orzo
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-6388 · Hand-built original
A pan-fried pancake of chopped cabbage, grated potato and shredded cheese bound with tempura powder, egg and cold soda water.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-10580 · Hand-built original
Pan-fried patties of riced cauliflower bound with egg, white cheddar, and panko, seasoned with garlic, onion, and cayenne. Each serving is 142 calories with ¼ oz of carbohydrate, and the panko can be omitted for a lower-carb version.
Main ingredient: Cauliflower
Pairs well with: Sour cream, Green onions, Chopped parsley
HB-5482 · Hand-built original
Crisp butter-fried sourdough piled with a chunky chickpea, cheddar, cornichon and dill salad, broiled until the cheese melts.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-13310 · Hand-built original
White beans simmered in olive oil with garlic, scallions, tomato paste and chile crisp, finished under a layer of grated sharp white Cheddar.
Main ingredient: white beans
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-6391 · Hand-built original
Toasted brioche sandwiches with fluffy scrambled eggs, brown sugar beef bacon, American cheese and avocado under a chipotle mayonnaise sauce.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9696 · Hand-built original
A curry-spiced ground beef filling with carrot, onion and Worcestershire sauce, simmered with beef stock and baked under parmesan and egg yolk mashed potatoes.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-10581 · Hand-built original
Two thin onion-smashed beef patties with melted cheese, sliced pickles and a mayo, ketchup, mustard and pickle juice sauce, stacked in a toasted bun.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-10582 · Hand-built original
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes is a Mexican side dish.
Main ingredient: potatoes
Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo
HB-2665 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: crunchy taco shells
HB-2838 · Hand-built original
Flour tortillas wrapped around garlic- and paprika-seasoned chicken, cheddar and mozzarella, with a layer of creamy garlic sauce, then grilled until crisp.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8882 · Hand-built original
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